Last Cawthra Feather has become one of the first Law firms in the area to use new legislation covering the legal profession to promote its practice director Cleo Howell to the firm’s board. The firm has also made two further key appointments.

Practice director Cleo Howell has been appointed to membership of Last Cawthra Feather after playing an instrumental role in the firm’s business growth since joining in 2001. As a non-lawyer and management accountant she is one of the significant contributors recognised by the firm.

During her time with Last Cawthra Feather, Ms Howell has been closely involved in the firm’s financial management and development, becoming a driving force behind gaining the Investors in People and Lexcel, the Law Society's practice management standard, accreditations.

Managing partner Simon Stell said “Cleo has become an invaluable member of the ever-growing team at Last Cawthra Feather. She’s been a great support behind several of our initiatives to grow the business and has demonstrated her commitment to the firm, making her appointment as partner well deserved.”

Cleo said: “In the nine years that I’ve been with the firm we’ve progressed so much. The role has been challenging at times, but ultimately extremely rewarding.

“We’ve recently unveiled our new online service, LCFOnline.co.uk which allows our clients to access our legal expertise whenever they need it. The innovative tool demonstrates our forward-thinking attitude to the legal profession.”

Last Cawthra Feather has also welcomed Carole Spencer to its family law team and Penny Barrand to LCF Residential, the firm’s residential conveyancing service.

Ms Spencer joins from Atkinson & Firth and will be based at Last Cawthra Feather’s Bradford office. Specialising in children and family finance issues, she will work closely with the firm’s family law team.

Ms Barrand will be based at the Shipley office to support the conveyancing arm of Last Cawthra Feather.